Present Continuous Tense
The Present Continuous Tense is used to describe actions that are happening right now, actions that are ongoing, or for future plans. It is formed with the verb “to be” followed by the -ing form of a verb.
Examples:
Understanding the Present Continuous Tense
The Present Continuous Tense describes actions or events that are happening right now, or around the current time. It is formed using the auxiliary verb “am,” “is,” or “are” followed by the verb ending in “-ing.”
Examples of the Present Continuous Tense
1. I am writing an email.
2. She is reading a book.
3. They are playing football.
4. We are watching a movie.
1. I am not writing an email.
2. She is not reading a book.
3. They are not playing football.
4. We are not watching a movie.
1. Am I writing an email?
2. Is she reading a book?
3. Are they playing football?
4. Are we watching a movie?
Worksheet: Practice with the Present Continuous Tense
Fill in the blanks with the correct form of the verb in the Present Continuous Tense:
1. She ______ (cook) dinner right now.
She is cooking dinner right now.
2. They ______ (not/go) to the gym today.
They are not going to the gym today.
3. We ______ (watch) TV at the moment.
We are watching TV at the moment.
4. He ______ (not/speak) to me right now.
He is not speaking to me right now.
5. The children ______ (play) in the garden.
The children are playing in the garden.
6. ______ you ______ (work) on your project?
Are you working on your project?
7. I ______ (study) for my exams.
I am studying for my exams.
8. We ______ (not/leave) the house now.
We are not leaving the house now.
9. ______ they ______ (prepare) for the meeting?
Are they preparing for the meeting?
10. The dog ______ (bark) loudly.
The dog is barking loudly.
11. She ______ (not/sleep) right now.
She is not sleeping right now.
12. He ______ (not/wear) a jacket today.
He is not wearing a jacket today.
13. The baby ______ (cry) because he is hungry.
The baby is crying because he is hungry.
14. ______ you ______ (read) that book?
Are you reading that book?
15. We ______ (plan) a trip to the mountains.
We are planning a trip to the mountains.
16. He ______ (not/clean) his room.
He is not cleaning his room.
17. The birds ______ (sing) beautifully.
The birds are singing beautifully.
18. The teacher ______ (explain) the lesson.
The teacher is explaining the lesson.
19. ______ she ______ (take) notes in class?
is taking the lesson.
20. I ______ (listen) to music.
I am listening to music.